Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the world’s richest musical city. Starting with Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, historic site of African slave gatherings, it is the only place in North America where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed. Congo Square is the wellspring of all New Orleans music and so many of world-famous songs.
Visit the building which housed Cosimo Matassa’s groundbreaking J&M Studios - the true birthplace of rock’n'roll. See the New Orleans Musicians Tomb. The first burial to take place was for Lloyd Washington of the Ink Spots on October 23, 2004. The Musicians Tomb was restored and is administered by Robert Florence of NOLA Historic Tours.
Learn about...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Rampart Treehouse
Our guide will meet the traveler at the entrance to Rampart Treehouse, North Rampart Street at the corner of St. Ann Street.
Return
Preservation Hall
The legendary Traditional Jazz venue Preservation Hall
New Orleans Music Walking Tour
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French Quarter
What's Included
Local guide
About
Explore the world’s richest musical city. Starting with Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, historic site of African slave gatherings, it is the only place in North America where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed. Congo Square is the wellspring of all New Orleans music and so many of world-famous songs.
Visit the building which housed Cosimo Matassa’s groundbreaking J&M Studios - the true birthplace of rock’n'roll. See the New Orleans Musicians Tomb. The first burial to take place was for Lloyd Washington of the Ink Spots on October 23, 2004. The Musicians Tomb was restored and is administered by Robert Florence of NOLA Historic Tours.
Learn about...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
Meeting Points
Departure
Rampart Treehouse
Our guide will meet the traveler at the entrance to Rampart Treehouse, North Rampart Street at the corner of St. Ann Street.
Return
Preservation Hall
The legendary Traditional Jazz venue Preservation Hall
Itinerary
1
Congo Square
Learn of the West African influence on New Orleans music through the Bamboula.
20 minutes
2
Louis Armstrong Park
Learn of many New Orleans music styles from opera to the second line to opera!
25 minutes
3
Basin St. Station
Learn of many New Orleans music elements and the origins of the song "Basin Street Blues".
15 minutes
4
Storyville District
Learn about and hear recorded music from the early days of Jazz in the red light district Storyville!
15 minutes
5
May Baily's Place
Enter a replica of a Storyville parlour.
15 minutes
6
Bourbon Street
Learn of the French Opera and R&B traditions on New Orleans' most famous street!
15 minutes
7
Preservation Hall
End the tour where the past, present and future of New Orleans music converges - the legendary Preservation Hall!
